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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 950 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 1 day ago
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Investor alert and first time homebuyer opportunity. Welcome to 126 Birch Ave in Wilmington offering strong value and potential. Priced below recent comparable sales, this property presents an excellent opportunity to build equity with updates and personal touches. This home is not a full gut renovation as many major improvements have already been completed including a new roof in 2018, all windows replaced in 2019, new furnace in 2017, new copper water supply line in 2025, updated ceilings in dining area kitchen and bathroom in 2024, new basement door in 2024, updated outdoor light fixtures in 2024, and new bathroom vanity and washer in 2025. With key systems already addressed, buyers can focus on cosmetic updates and customization. Ideal for an owner occupant looking to create their own space or an investor seeking a property with solid fundamentals and rental potential. Conveniently located near major routes shopping and dining. Don't miss the opportunity!

Full Property Details for 126 Birch Ave

General

  • Price: $165,000
  • Taxes: $1,873 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: DENC2100862
  • Updated: 4/15/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Rooms/Areas: Basement
  • Appliances: Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Refrigerator

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2

Parking

  • Parking Type: On Street

Location

  • Area: Elsmere/Newport/Pike Creek (30903)
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • Subdivision: ELSMERE MANOR
  • Driving Directions: Kirkwood HWY to Filbert to Birch
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: Red Clay Consolidated
  • Elementary School: Austin D. Baltz
  • High School: Thomas McKean

Community

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Entrance: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Partially Finished, Outside Entrance
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Windows: Double Pane, ENERGY STAR Qualified, Insulated
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 950
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 950 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 950 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1944
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,742
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 16.00 x 107.90
  • Zoning: 19R2
  • Fencing (Description): Fully

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $173.68
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $1,477
  • City/TownTax: $248
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $148
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $205,200
  • Tax Amount: $1,873
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 950

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: All appliances As-Is
  • Lot Number: 577

Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Mia Burch and Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Paul Joseph Burch

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Listing agents

— 126 Birch Ave —

  • Mia Burch

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

  • Paul Joseph Burch

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Listing Office Email: maggie@lnf.com

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Schools serving 126 Birch Ave

School District:Red Clay Consolidated School District
NameGradesDistance
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School
1500 Spruce Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805
PK-50.4 mi
Stanton Middle School
1800 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19804
6-83.4 mi
McKean (Thomas) High School
301 McKennans Church Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
8-123.9 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 126 Birch Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/15/2026
Listed
$165,000
41.63%
MLS
5/25/2006
Sold
$116,500
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Tax History for 126 Birch Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,449
25%
$205,200
480%
2024
$1,161
15%
$35,400
—
2023
$1,012
—
$35,400
—
2022
$1,012
3%
$35,400
—
2021
$984
-1%
$35,400
—
2020
$990
-1%
$35,400
—
2017
$997
5%
$35,400
—
2016
$946
-5%
$35,400
—
2019
$998
14%
$35,400
—
2015
$878
9%
$35,400
—
2014
$803
2%
$35,400
—
2013
$790
—
$35,400
—
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Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Mia Burch and Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Paul Joseph Burch

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126 Birch Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805 (MLS# DENC2100862) is a Townhouse property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 126 Birch Avenue is currently listed for $165,000 and was received on April 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 126 Birch Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Wilmington? You can browse all Wilmington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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